Shree ShivamondaySoma Suktam
सोम सूक्तम्
About Soma Suktam
The Soma Suktam, known in Sanskrit as सोम सूक्तम्, is a Vedic hymn in praise of Lord Shiva. Rooted in Rigveda (Mandala 9), this composition carries deep spiritual significance. Devotees recite this prayer to invoke the lunar deity for mental peace and clarity and strengthen spiritual practice and meditation. It is also said to purify the mind and body from toxins and negativity. For best results, devotees chant this on Monday (Somvar). With 8 verses and a reading time of about 5 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Soma Suktam in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.
Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra
Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)
॥ श्री सोम सूक्तम् ॥
ॐ स्वादिष्ठया मदिष्ठया पवस्व सोम धारया।
इन्द्राय पातवे सुतः॥ १॥
रक्षोहा विश्वचर्षणिः अभि योनिं अयोहतम्।
द्रुणा सदेहि धारया॥ २॥
अप त्या अस्य संविषो विष्वगत्र पतन्ति सम्।
यदी पवित्रमेरवत्॥ ३॥
सोमः पुनानो अर्षति सहस्रधारः पयोवृधः।
वाजी धिया पनस्यते॥ ४॥
परि प्रियो दिवः कविर्नृभिः पवित्रमेरवत्।
पुनानो अर्षति द्रुषत्॥ ५॥
स्वादुः पवस्व दिव्यः स्वादुरिन्द्राय वायवे।
स्वादुर्मित्राय वरुणे॥ ६॥
स्वादोः स्वादीयसं सुतम् ऋतस्य ज्योतिषस्पतिम्।
मदाय सोमम्ईमहे॥ ७॥
स पवित्रमति एति रेभन् त्सोमो देवेभ्य इन्दुः।
विश्वा धामान्यावृशत्॥ ८॥
Benefits (फल)
- ★Sacred hymn to Soma, the divine nectar of immortality
- ★Purifies the mind and body from toxins and negativity
- ★Invokes the lunar deity for mental peace and clarity
- ★Strengthens spiritual practice and meditation
- ★Associated with rejuvenation and longevity
- ★Ideal for Somvar (Monday) puja and Chandra-related rituals